Dead & Company announces ticket info, support acts for Golden Gate Park shows
Dead & Company has finally released ticket information for its three-night run in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this summer, commemorating 60 years of Grateful Dead music.
The concerts are scheduled to take place Aug. 1-3 at the Polo Field and feature special guest performances by bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings (Aug. 1), Sturgill 'Johnny Blue Skies' Simpson (Aug. 2), and the Trey Anastasio Band (Aug. 3).
The series is being produced by Another Planet Entertainment and Live Nation in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
Artist presale for 3-day tickets begins 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, with general public sales opening Friday, May 30.
Ticket packages start at $635 for the full weekend, with single-day tickets starting at $245 to be released at a later date.
In addition to standard tickets, VIP and Golden Road Super VIP Packages will offer perks such as expedited entry, exclusive lounge access, elevated viewing decks, and premium food and beverage service. Travel packages including hotel accommodations and shuttle service are also available.
The shows mark Dead & Company's first Bay Area appearance since their sold-out 2023 run at Oracle Park, which drew over 118,000 fans and generated an estimated $30.9 million in economic impact.
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